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spunky Antonyms

Opposite of spunky

Because the opposite of spunky shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Courageous, spirited, and determined, especially in the face of adversity or despite being small or at a disadvantage.

Usage Example

"The timid terrier stood its ground and barked fearlessly at the much larger hound."

Strongest
timid
cowardly
meek
faint-hearted
Strong
spineless
spiritless
docile
submissive

• adjective (Context 2)

Sexually attractive or good-looking.

Usage Example

"Everyone at the beach noticed the unattractive new lifeguard."

Strongest
unattractive
Strong
plain
homely

Similar words to spunky

Words similar to spunky shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

plucky
feisty
spirited
gutsy
good-looking
attractive
mettlesome
scrappy
See all synonyms of spunky

• Nearby Words

spryness
spunk
spunkiness
spunky
spur
spuriously
spurn

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Spunky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/spunky
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